I want to drink Ovaltine out of this…

The Goblet Squat is an outstanding alternative to the Back Squat that you can use from time to time in your training in order to mix things up and enjoy a bit of variety. It is most often performed with a dumbbell or kettlebell, but odd objects can be used as well.

The Goblet Squat was invented by the world-renowned speaker, author, accomplished athlete, and all-around strong dude, Dan John.

Dan John Loading up for a Monster Discuss Toss

How to Perform the Goblet Squat

The Grip

Bottom Position of the Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press

This week’s Grip Strength Challenge is the Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press.

This is so named because the kettlebell is inverted and balanced by gripping the handle throughout the pressing range of motion.

The Kettlebell BUP is a great way to test and train for Crushing Grip Strength while also training the pressing motion and building the shoulders, triceps, and traps.

In addition, this movement is considered Grip Integration, meaning it tests the strength and coordination over multiple joints, while the Grip remains a primary limiting factor in the movement.

To see how the lift is performed, check out this video:

(The entry deadline has been extended until Midnight on SATURDAY April 16, 2011)
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When it comes to the standard Kettlebell Lifts, the Snatch is like the Grand-daddy of them all.

The Snatch is a weapon that you can use for developing athleticism that you can use for sports.

It is so bad-ass that it is also the first damn thing you do when you walk in the door at the RKC certification to prove whether or not you belong.

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I opened up my YouTube account and checked out my Subscriptions the other day and couldn’t believe what I saw…

Jordan Vezina, RKC, recently uploaded his entire DVD, “The Corrections,” to YouTube.

I have had this DVD in electronic version since it first came out back in like 2008. Jordan is very knowledgeable about correcting technique and I even reviewed it prior to going to the RKC in September.

It’s not everyday that someone uploads an entire DVD on their own accord, especially a good quality one, like Jordan’s.

If you’re new to Kettlebells or if you’ve acquired some bad habits, you may want to check these out.

If you’d like to see what else Jordan has to offer, check out his YouTube Channel, his website, AverageToElite.com, and his blog, StrengthBeyondStrength.com.

Now, check out the various sections of the DVD.

The Corrections DVD – The Swing

The Corrections DVD – The Turkish Get-up

The Corrections DVD – The Goblet Squat

The Corrections DVD – The Clean

The Corrections DVD – The Snatch

Hope you enjoy it. And if you do, make sure you shoot Jordan a note at one of his sites or leave him a comment on his YouTube Channel.

All the best in your training.

Jedd

This is just a quick video to give you something to check out at your leisure on a Friday afternoon and over the weekend…

You all know I like trying out different Feats of Strength…

I was recently enjoying several days of High Volume Grip Training when I wanted to challenge myself with some very dynamic tests of grip strength.

What I decided to try was going for forward flips with the 95-lb Kettlebell while wearing cotton gloves.

These gloves are some of the slickest around. They are by far slicker than anything else I have ever worn while flipping kettlebells.

You’ll see the bell rip right out of my right hand, which was much more beat up than my left due to lots more Vulcan Gripper work.

Wearing gloves while flipping kettlebells isn’t something I do all the time, but it is pretty fun and challenging.

If you give it a try make sure your technique is solid, your hands are warmed up, and that you start out light! Don’t go ripping a finger out of its socket!

Question for you Have you tried any new feats lately? What’s the weirdest you ever tried? Leave a comment below…

All the best in your training.

Jedd